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This tony neighborhood--one of the two most expensive residential areas in Boston--started as a bay. The bay was filled in during the 19th century to create the area now known by the name Back Bay. The area is known for its Victorian brownstones...more

Lived in the area 25 years ago, we came back as a family touring colleges. We stayed at the large Marriott, and we walked all throughout back bay. It used to be a very up – scale, "hip"area. And it still is!
Lovely residential, and...More

Back Bay has a pretty good night life, with lots of LGBT friendly areas to hang out. It's also near some of the best theaters and museums, and you can go walk by the water. Parking is hard to find, so if you are driving...More

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You get a little tired looking at all the immensely expensive brownstone homes, but it is an attractive area. For really nice view, go over to the Charles River - you need to find one of the bridges over Storrow Drive to get there.

After a full day of meetings I look forwrad to heading out for a run around the Charles River. The skyline views are pretty in each direction. The path is well lit with plenty of people walking, running, or riding bikes. I always felt safe.

We stayed in this area when we visited. Conveniently located to the Amtrak station with excellent to good hotels in the price range. Good restaurants and places to walk, but still within easy access to the bus selling city.
A very good area to base...More

Back Bay is a neighborhood that preserves the feel and look of when the city started. Little brick houses with tons of trees. Lots of Cherry blossoms in the late spring. You can go visit Berklee College of Music, take a shopping or dining walk...More

We walked around Back Bay for fresh air after the transatlantic flight on a Sunday afternoon. The walk on the river/harbour front was nice (mind the cycle trails) - tranquil away from the traffic. The Newbury Street and shops/food areas/churches need further time to explore....More

Wander around this quintessential neighborhood in theheart of Boston for high-end shops, restaurants, andthe feeling of city bustle. Its most identifiableskyscrapers, the Prudential Center and John HancockTower, are highlights of the city skyline. VisitNewbury street to explore unique and trendy boutiques– as well as every other kind of store imaginable –all housed in beautiful brownstone buildings. In nice

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weather, restaurant patio seating is packed withBostonians and tourists alike soaking up the sunshineand enjoying the food. Commonwealth Ave offers abeautiful stroll down residential tree-lined streets.Keep walking towards the Charles River and enjoy abeautiful view by the water. In warmer months, peoplerun and bike on paths running along the esplanade, andsail and kayak on the Charles River. Boylston street,also full of shops, bars, and restaurants, is thefinish line of the Boston Marathon. Head towardsCopley Square and check out the Boston Public Library,which is particularly beautiful from the Dartmouthstreet entrance.

There are parking garages all over downtown Boston. Depends on where you want to go. I know the mall at Copley place has parking and you can take the train and or the bus to downtown Boston from there or enjoy the Back... More

There are parking garages all over downtown Boston. Depends on where you want to go. I know the mall at Copley place has parking and you can take the train and or the bus to downtown Boston from there or enjoy the Back bay... nowadays people UBER so that is always a great go to.

This year the Back Bay route is very short. On Commonwealth Ave from Mass Ave to Hereford right on Hereford to Boylston and then on to the finish line. You wont be able to get close to the finish line so I suggest either on... More

This year the Back Bay route is very short. On Commonwealth Ave from Mass Ave to Hereford right on Hereford to Boylston and then on to the finish line. You wont be able to get close to the finish line so I suggest either on Comm Ave from Mass Ave to Hereford or on Hereford Street itself which may be packed full unless you get there early. No Bleachers no fun things for the crowd. All that happens outside of the Back Bay....Hope this helpsw